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Mainboard User's Manual
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PC-cillin and ChipAwayVirus are trademarks of Trend Micro Inc.
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MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc.
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Copyright © 2001
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M756T+ Series, V5.3
S63X/April 2001

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  • Page 1 MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved M756T+ Series, V5.3 S63X/April 2001...
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual Notice: 1. Please insert the Slot-1 card shipped with this product to the SLOT1 as below, if you installed a Socket-370 processor on the mainboard. 2. Please avoid to do “Clear CMOS” and “reFlash BIOS” operations simultaneously. 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..............1 Key Features..............2 Package Contents ...............5 Static Electricity Precautions ..........6 Pre-Installation Inspection...........6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation ..........7 Mainboard Components............8 I/O Ports................8 Install A CPU..............9 Install Memory..............12 Setting Jumper Switches ...........13 Install the Mainboard............15 Install the Extension Brackets ...........16 Optional Extension Brackets..........17 Install Other Devices............18...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Slot 1 processor socket for an Intel SEPP Celeron, Pentium II or III CPUs. It also has a Socket 370, which uses an Intel PPGA/ FCPGA Celeron or FCPGA Pentium-III processor. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Slot-1 Processor Support ? ? Pentium III, Pentium II and SEPP Celeron CPUs are supported ? ? Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz Front-Side Bus Socket-370 Processor Support ? ? Supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III CPUs ? ? Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB All processors are automatically configured using firmware and a...
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System ? ? Onboard 128-bit 2D/3D 100MHz Host interface AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP V2.0 ? ? Shared memory architecture allows a maximum of 64 MB main memory to act as frame buffer ? ? Supports high resolutions up to 1920x1200 16M colors, up to 2048x2048 Texture size and Virtual screen up to 4096x4096 ? ? Supports hardware DVD Accelerator...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual ? ? High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver Onboard Flash ROM ? ? Automatic CPU and board configuration ? ? Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices and expansion cards ? ? Built-in virus protection using Trend’s ChipAwayVirus provides boot process virus protection.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes four different models. They are M756LMRT+ (LAN/Modem Ready), M756LRT+ (LAN Ready), M756MRT+ (Modem Ready) and M756T+ (without LAN & Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below:...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    1: Introduction Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard connector headers...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in thisillustration are for testing only. I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side vie w of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard.

  • Page 13: Install A Cpu

    1: Introduction Install A CPU This mainboard has a Slot-1 CPU socket for any Slot-1 processor cartridge including the Pentium-III, Pentium-II and SEPP Celeron. It also has a Socket-370 which supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron, FCPGA Pentium-III processor. You can install either a Slot 1 processor or a Socket.
  • Page 14 Mainboard User’s Manual Installing a Slot-1 Processor Cartridge CPU 1. Locate Slo t-1 and FAN1 on the mainboard. FAN1 Slot-1 has pre-installed retention module. The upright arms are folded down for shipping. 2. The Slot-1 is installed with a retention module. The upright arms of the module are folded down for shipping.
  • Page 15 1: Introduction Installing a Socket-370 Processor A PPGA/FCPGA processor install into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-370 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the Socket-370 and FAN1. Pull the locking lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position. FAN1 Socket-370 Pin-1 Corner...

  • Page 16: Install Memory

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install Memory The mainboard has two DIMM sockets for system memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard. You must install the first memory module in the DIMM1 socket to provide shared memory to the onboard VGA display circuitry.

  • Page 17: Setting Jumper Switches

    1: Introduction Setting Jumper Switches Jumpers are sets of pins which can be connected together with jumper caps. The jumper caps change the way the mainboard operates by changing the electronic circuits on the mainboard. If a jumper cap connects two pins, we say the pins are SHORT. If a jumper cap is removed from two pins, the pins are OPEN.
  • Page 18 Mainboard User’s Manual Jumper JP7: Clear CMOS Memory Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

  • Page 19: Install The Mainboard

    1: Introduction Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a micro-ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in any ATX case. Special micro-ATX cases are also available with a reduced number of expansion slot bays and a smaller power supply unit.

  • Page 20: Install The Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Extension Brackets The extension brackets are used to connect features on the mainboard to external connectors that can be attached to the system chassis. Follow the steps below to install the extension brackets. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.

  • Page 21: Optional Extension Brackets

    1: Introduction Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain an USB module extension bracket. Install them by following the steps below. Extended USB Module This module bracket has two USB ports for more USB devices. USB2 Header 1.

  • Page 22: Install Other Devices

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FDC1 IDE1 IDE2 Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB.
  • Page 23 1: Introduction If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    Mainboard User’s Manual Expansion Slots This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one AMR slot. PCI2 AMR1 PCI1 J10 - WOL connector Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Select a free PCI/AMR slot. 2.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components when booting up and functions as the basis for coordination between system components.

  • Page 26: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 27: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, the system will automatically detect and configure the hard disks on the IDE channels.

  • Page 28: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page Use this page to set more advanced information about your system. Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAway Virus Enabled Frame Buffer Cache Control...
  • Page 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility Reporting Technology) feature. BootUp Num- This items determines if the Num Lock key is Lock active or inactive at system start-up time. Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you Swap enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A.

  • Page 30: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Power Management/APM Disabled Standby Time Out (Minute) Disabled Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled...
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Ring On Power On The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Fax/Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • Page 32: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. Plug and Play Enable this item if you are using an O/S that Aware O/S supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 or Primary Graphics...

  • Page 33: Load Optimal Settings

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.

  • Page 34: Features Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Features Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, In c. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h/COM1 OnBoard IR Port Disabled...
  • Page 35 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard Game Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Port game port, and to assign a port address. OnBoard MIDI Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port, and to assign a port address. MIDI Port IRQ Use this item to assign an IRQ to the MIDI port.

  • Page 36: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. Note : If you manually set the wrong speed and the system won’t run properly, press the Page Up key while the system is booting and a default setting will replace the incorrect CPU setting.

  • Page 37: Hardware Monitor Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. Slot 1, Socket 370 These items display CPU temperature measurement. The system will alert you if a safe temperature is exceeded. FAN#1, 2 Speed &...

  • Page 38: Change Password

    Mainboard User’s Manual Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run our products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.
  • Page 40 Mainboard User’s Manual Note: The correct path name for each software driver is provided, where D: identifies the CD-ROM drive letter – modify if necessary. Bus Master IDE Driver The IDE Bus Master Drivers allows the system to properly manage the IDE channels on the mainboard.

  • Page 41: Installing Under Windows 98

    4: Software & Applications BIOS Update Utility The BIOS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS file on the mainboard to a newer version. You can download the latest version of the BIOS setup available for your mainboard from the website. ? ? D:\UTILITY\AMINFxxx.EXE PC-Cillin Software The PC-cillin software program provides anti-virus protection for...
  • Page 42 Mainboard User’s Manual The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to examine the contents of the disc using the Windows 98 file browsing interface. The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive or click on AutoRun in the context sensitive menu for the CD-ROM drive icon in a file browser window.
  • Page 43 4: Software & Applications 3. The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You will need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as is needed to complete installing whatever software you selected to install.

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